Using ancient coins and traditional Balinese gem setting techniques, Steven Battelle’s jewelry offers history in the palm of your hand. The American jewelry designer and his team create rings, earrings and other accessories inspired by and incorporating historic coinage and materials used in ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia and Asia.
Battelle first encountered cabochon stones, which are gemstones polished and shaped rather than faceted, on a trip to Southeast Asia in 1987. A predecessor of modern jewelry, cabochons inspired Battelle to pursue a jewelry hobby while continuing to work as a veterinarian for exotic animals.
He became fascinated with the ornamentation styles used by ancient Majapahit Java and Siam cultures, eventually transitioning from veterinarian work to designing jewelry full-time. He developed a partnership with Balinese jewelry makers, a collaboration which became a key component in realizing his designs.
The Balinese partners hand-make each piece using traditional methods that have been passed down for generations. While conventional blow torches and modern tools are used in much of the work, the heart of the jewelry’s creation is grounded in an artisanal approach.
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Spanish Netherlands 1654 Silver Patagon Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A large authentic Netherlands "patagon" coin minted in 1654 is held in 18K bezel simply ornamented with 3 "jawan" granulation affixed at the axis points in this interesting and impressive Steven Battelle designed creation. The coin side shown features the Saint Andrews cross...
18k Gold
Netherlands 1802 Gold Ducat Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
The Netherlands gold "ducat" coin was minted with an unchanged design from 1586 to 1802. This coin was used during the Dutch colonial period throughout their colonies which included "New Amsterdam" (on Manhatten Island) which eventually became New York. This authentic coin displays...
Diamond, 18k Gold
France Henri IV 1606 1/4 Ecu Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
This high grade, hand struck French coin introduced by Henry III in 1577 was the primary silver coin of France until milled coins were introduced 1n 1646. It featured a cross (Croix...
18k Gold
Spanish Colonial Mexico 1734 Two Reales Coin Diamond Sterling 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver 2 Reales coin minted in the Spanish colony of Mexico in 1734 depicts the "Pillars and Globe" symbolizing Spanish power and dominion. The two columns represent th...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Spanish Colonial 1745 8 Reales Silver "Piece of Eight" Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic Spanish colonial (Bolivia) Potosi mint large silver "Piece of Eight" coin is set in a handmade line textured 18K bezel with a small 1.8 mm ...
18k Gold
Spanish 1721 2 Reales Silver Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A very sharply struck 2 Reales silver coin from the realm (1700 - 1724) of the Spanish monarch King Philip V displays the coat of arms of Castile and Leon and the date of striking: 1721. The center depicts the traditional arms of Castile (the castle) quartered with the arms of León (the lion). In 1230, Ferdinand III united the two kingdoms and created the combination which became the symbol of Spain. The legend of HISPANIARUM REX (King of Spain...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Atocha Shipwreck 8 Reale Grade 2 Potosi Mint Coin and Gold Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
Original authentic Atocha Coin 8 Reale Grade 2 unmounted coin with original Treasure Salvors Inc. certificate, signed by Mel Fisher. Grade 2 dictates tha...
Gold, Silver
Atocha Shipwreck 8 Reale Grade 1 Coin and Gold Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
Original Atocha Shipwreck coin unmounted complete with the original certificate from Treasure Salvors INC. Signed by Mel Fisher. Grade 1 dictates that the coin was retrieved from the almost middle of the pack (motherload) in the wreckage with minimal corrosion. An 8 Reales silver coin was approximately equivalent to one month’s pay for a sailor in the 1600’s. Atocha Coin...
Gold, Silver
Estate Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Galleon Ship Pendant - VHK#112B
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Galleon Ship Pendant - VHK#112B Item Details: Year: 1960s Metal Type: 18k [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 12 grams Measurement: Diameter: 4.0 cm Heig...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Atocha Shipwreck 8 Reale Grade 3 Potosi Mint Coin and Gold Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
Original Atocha shipwreck silver coin 8 Reale Grade 3 Potosi mint with the original certificate from Treasure Salvors Inc. Signed by Mel Fisher. Sold loose or can be mounted on custom pendant. Grade 2-3 dictates that the coin was retrieved from the middle of the pack in the wreckage with less corrosion compared to Grade 3 or 4. Grade 1 coins are of the finest quality with minimal corrosion. The Potosi Mint signifies that the coin was minted in northern Peru, modern-day Bolivia. An 8 Reales silver coin was approximately equivalent to one month’s pay for a sailor in the 1600’s. Atocha Coin...
Gold, Silver
1712 Spanish 8 Escudo Cob Coin 1715 Fleet Wreck 22K & 18K Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
A certified 1712 Spanish gold 8 escudo cob doubloon — minted in Lima under King Felipe V with assayer initial M and recovered from the 1715 Plate Fleet wreck off the east coast of Fl...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1712 Spanish 8 Escudo Cob Coin 1715 Fleet Wreck 22K & 18K Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
A certified 1712 Spanish gold 8 escudo cob doubloon — minted in Lima under King Felipe V with assayer initial M and recovered from the 1715 Plate Fleet wreck off the east coast of Fl...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
